Caffeine Intake throughout Pregnancy, and Factors Associated with Non-Compliance with Recommendations: A Cohort Study
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Román Gálvez, María Rosario; Martín Peláez, Sandra; Hernández Martínez, Loreto; Cano Ibáñez, Naomi; Olmedo Requena, María Rocío; Bueno Cavanillas, Aurora; Amezcua Prieto, María Del CarmenEditorial
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Caffeine Recommendations Lifestyles Pregnancy Compliance
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2022-12-18Referencia bibliográfica
Román-Gálvez, M.R... [et al.]. Caffeine Intake throughout Pregnancy, and Factors Associated with Non-Compliance with Recommendations: A Cohort Study. Nutrients 2022, 14, 5384. [https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14245384]
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(PROY-PP 2015-01) University of GranadaResumen
Maternal caffeine consumption is associated with adverse gestational outcomes. The aim
of this study was to assess the intake of caffeine and factors associated with the non-adherence to
caffeine intake recommendations in a cohort of 463 women before (T0) and in each trimester of
gestation (T1, T2, and T3), by using validated questionnaires. Caffeine intake (median (mg/day),
IQR) was 100.0 (181.1) at T0, 9.42 (66.2) at T1, 12.5 (65.6) at T2, and 14.0 (61.1) at T3 (p < 0.001).
Non-compliance prevalence (intake > 200 mg/day) was 6.2% at T1, 4.2% at T2, and 2.7% at T3. Not
being an active smoker at T1 (OR = 0.17; 95% CI 0.05–0.59) and T2 (OR = 0.22; 95% CI 0.09–0.52),
adherence to the Mediterranean Diet at T1 (OR = 0.50; 95% CI 0.28–0.88) and T2 (OR = 0.39; 95%
CI 0.15–1.02), and moderate physical activity at T1 (OR = 0.50; 95% CI 0.28–0.88) were inversely
associated with caffeine consumption. Although caffeine intake may be considered low, intake
prevalence increases throughout pregnancy. Although the main source of caffeine during pregnancy
is coffee, attention must be also paid to the increasingly intake of chocolate, of which the effect
during pregnancy is controversial. Smoking, non-adherence to a good quality diet, and light physical
activity are associated with a higher caffeine intake and a lower compliance with caffeine intake
recommendations. Perinatal dietary and lifestyle educational policies are needed.